Hipposideros

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of bats: Hipposideros is the scientific genus name for a large group of bats commonly known as Old World leaf-nosed bats or, more specifically, horseshoe bats. These bats are characterized by a distinctive, complex nose-leaf structure that resembles a horseshoe, which aids in echolocation.

Usage
  • is a taxonomic term used primarily in scientific and zoological contexts.
  • It functions as a singular noun when referring to the genus as a whole, but is often treated as plural when referring to multiple species or individuals within the genus.
  • Example: "The genus Hipposideros contains over 70 species." / "Several Hipposideros were captured for the study."
Examples
  • "Researchers identified the bat as a member of Hipposideros based on its nose morphology."
  • "Hipposideros larvatus, the intermediate horseshoe bat, is found across Southeast Asia."
  • "Conservation efforts are crucial for many Hipposideros species due to habitat loss."
Advanced Usage
  • The term is almost exclusively used in formal, academic writing related to mammalogy, chiropterology (the study of bats), ecology, and conservation biology.
  • In non-scientific contexts, the common names "horseshoe bat" or "Old World leaf-nosed bat" are preferred.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hipposideridae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs. All horseshoe bats and related leaf-nosed bats are in this family.
  • horseshoe bat (n): The common name for bats of the genera and , referring to the shape of their nose-leaves.
Synonyms
  • horseshoe bat (common name)
  • Old World leaf-nosed bat (descriptive common name)
Notes on Different Meanings
  • has a single, specific meaning in modern English: it refers exclusively to this particular genus of bats. It does not have general or figurative meanings.
Noun
  1. horseshoe bats

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